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That is how my son, who is in 3rd grade, described a class science experiment gone awry. The experiment involved electrical tape, a battery, lightbulb, and a piece of insulated wire with the insulation stripped off on the ends. Yes, amazingly simple, but it's 3rd grade.
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If you're looking for some stuff to read while I'm out of town, you could do worse than this. A little thin on the physical sciences, maybe, but some good stuff.
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Darth Vader: Perhaps you should consider setting your profile to private.
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